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Why does oceanic lithosphere sub duct while continental lithosphere does not?
Oceanic lithosphere is dense enough to be forced down into the mantle. Continental lithosphere is not.
Why does oceanic lithosphere sink beneath convergent lithosphere at convergent boundaries?
As odd as it is to think of things this way, continental lithosphere is more buoyant than oceanic lithosphere. The oceanic lithosphere is more dense.
Is the lithosphere dense?
The density of Earth's lithosphere is 2.5 gm/cm^3
What Lithosphere is made of?
The lithosphere is composed of oceanic crust (mostly basalt)
What are the segments into which the lithosphere is divided?
The lithosphere is divided into what we call tectonic plates.
Where does the old lithosphere go when it is recycled?
Old lithosphere is recycled back into the Earth's mantle through the process of subduction. As tectonic plates converge, one plate is forced beneath the other and descends into the mantle along a subduction zone. This process allows the old lithosphere to be recycled and remelted into the mantle, contributing to the movements and dynamics of Earth's tectonic plates.
Where is lithosphere being consumed?
The lithosphere is being consumed at tectonic plate boundaries through subduction zones. In these areas, one tectonic plate is forced beneath another into the Earth's mantle, eventually being melted and recycled. This process helps drive the movement of tectonic plates and shapes the Earth's surface.
Is oceanic lithosphere lighter than continental lithosphere?
no
The crust and uppermost mantle make up the rigid outer layer of earth called the?
The uppermost mantle and the crust makes the lithosphere.
What is the lithosphere of the lithosphere?
The lithosphere is composed of the crust and uppermost hard, brittle mantle.
Why does the lithosphere constantly keep changing?
the lithosphere is the solid upper part of the mantle and the crust, which are spilt up into plates on the earth surface, which are constantly moving. at destructive plate boundaries the plates can get subducted and "recycled" into the mantle, hence lithosphere is destroyed. at mid ocean ridges new crust (lithopshere) is constantly being made. this all leads to the dynamic and continuous cycles of lithosphere being destroyed and created, hence continually changing.
What is the mechanics layer of earth that contains tectonic plates?
Lithosphere (apex)
The crust and upper mantle are called the?
The crust and the upper mantle are a geological part of the earth called the lithosphere. There are 2 parts of the lithosphere: the oceanic lithosphere, which is made up of land underneath water, and the continental lithosphere, which is the the part made of just land. The lithosphere lies on top of the asthenosphere. The lithosphere is made up of tectonic plates, which are pieces of land floating on the lithosphere.
Why does oceanic lithosphere sub duct while continental lithosphere does not?
Oceanic lithosphere is dense enough to be forced down into the mantle. Continental lithosphere is not.
What is an antonym for lithosphere?
whats an antonyms for lithosphere
Why does oceanic lithosphere sinks beneath continental lithosphere at convergent boundaries?
As odd as it is to think of things this way, continental lithosphere is more buoyant than oceanic lithosphere. The oceanic lithosphere is more dense.
Why does oceanic lithosphere sink beneath continental lithosphere at convergent boundary's?
As odd as it is to think of things this way, continental lithosphere is more buoyant than oceanic lithosphere. The oceanic lithosphere is more dense.
